Homemaker, Home Care, PRN

CommuniCare Health Services

109d•$15 - $20

About The Position

Dignity Care Home Care of Indiana is currently recruiting a PRN Homemaker to support our clients and enable them to live safely in their homes. This is a PRN position with an estimated pay rate of $15-20/hr. PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT The Homemaker is a non-licensed individual who will be responsible for levels of client support that do not include direct, hands-on care. The Homemaker's support will keep clients safe and comfortable in their own homes.

Requirements

Able to do housework and cooking
Excellent communication and people skills
Positive and compassionate attitude
Well-organized and reliable
Physical Stamina: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with no restrictions
CPR certified
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s license or proof of other mode of transportation
Demonstrated ability to provide Housekeeping and meal preparation
Demonstrated good communications and public relations skills
Demonstrated good verbal/written communication skills, knowledge of documentation requirements and service coordination
Demonstrated ability to execute a supportive and sensitive approach to patient/family needs

Responsibilities

Assist with creating shopping lists
May drive the client to the store or go to the store for the client
Organize groceries
Prepare meals according to the client’s restrictions and likes
Assist clients with their errands
Organize clothing
Sort mail
Water plants
Housekeeping including: vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning the refrigerator, taking out the trash
Provide emotional support
Conduct visits to clients as necessary and as scheduled per clients need
Inform supervisors and/or emergency medical staff about changes in client’s health
Provide verbal report on any changes in the client’s environment
Attend mandatory in-services as required
Report to immediate supervisor any and all complaints or allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation as soon as the complaint or allegation is made known
Follow all Dignity Care Home Care policies and procedures
Any other tasks/duties assigned by the Supervisor within the employee’s abilities